TMZ founder backs Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles mayoral bid

Harvey Levin, TMZ’s founder, is boosting Spencer Pratt’s bid for Los Angeles mayor, signaling a potential new dimension of Levin’s political influence as Pratt rises in a tight primary race. A Berkeley poll shows Bass 26%, Raman 25%, Pratt 22% among likely voters, with Levin’s media push—alongside endorsements from celebrities and conservatives—fuelling Pratt’s insurgent campaign amid LA’s homelessness and wildfire crises. Analysts caution that Levin’s clout may be ephemeral, and Hollywood skepticism remains about Pratt’s viability.